The Best Beverages for Your Body

We know that beverages are the key intakes for our body on daily basis. But its very difficult to know when does its really give a value addition to our requirements.

Today, I am herewith what to drink and when?

Consuming the right fluids at the right times can deliver several health benefits.

Basic Fluids:

WATER

• You’re feeling fatigue, have a headache, or are just plain old grumpy
• You want to lose weight: In meeting of The American Chemical Society, researchers found that over 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before meals three times per day lost about 5 pounds more than dieters who did not increase their water intake. Good guidelines: Drink two cups before every meal.
• You exercise for less than 90 minutes: Just because you sweat doesn’t mean you should reach for a sports drink. Yes, you need water for re-hydration and because it helps lubricates joints and provides cushioning to organs and muscles, along with many other vital processes. ” Drink about 15 to 20 ounces two to three hours before exercise, and 8 to 10 ounces 10 to 15 minutes beforehand, and the same amount every 10 to 15 minutes during exercise.

TEA

• You’re going through caffeine withdrawal: Black tea may be the way to go when you want to reduce caffeine consumption.
• You have stomach issues: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, teas are said to improve digestion by neutralizing the stomach acids.

JUICE

• You need constipation relief: Prune juice is rich in vitamin C and minerals, such as calcium and iron. It also has high insoluble fiber content, which helps move waste through the intestines to be eliminated, says nutritionist Robin Miller, author of many cookbooks, including Robin Takes 5.
• You have a urinary tract infections (UTI): Cranberry juice contains substances that inhibit the binding of bacteria to bladder tissue, which can help prevent urinary tract infections, according to a study published in the Journal Food Science and Biotechnology.

• You have a high-fat meal: Having orange juice after double cheeseburger may help to neutralize the inflammatory response of a high fat meal.

COFFEE

• You’re concerned about diabetes: “Coffee contains chromium and magnesium, two minerals that help the body use insulin—the hormone that controls blood sugar, which may help prevent Type 2 diabetes,” says Miller. If you’re not sensitive to caffeine, you can enjoy coffee—without added sugar, sugary syrups, or full-fat milk or cream—all day long.
• You’re feeling the blues: Caffeinated coffee has been shown to have several health benefits in women.

MILK

• You want to shed fat: It’s good for strong bones, yes, but it may also help you burn more fat.

BEER

• You want an endurance boost: Who would have thought that beer could improve your running time? “Dark beer has higher iron content than lighter beers. Iron is an essential mineral within all cells and it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body,” says Miller.

LEMONADE

• You want some immune support: Due to its rich vitamin C content, lemons strengthen the immune system and are very cleansing, says Robert-Lehan. “Lemonade made from fresh lemons, water, and a small amount of sweetener, like stevia, raw honey, or raw agave, is detoxifying, freshening, and cooling,”.